Govenment Contract Specialist/Procurement Analyst

Our client, a reputable and stable non-profit in the Tucson, AZ area is in need for a Government Contract Specialist/Procurement Manager for a contract position, at least 6 -12 months to start, and could be 100% remote for someone in Arizona. This role is open exclusively to Arizona residents. The Contracting Officer will oversee contracting processes for construction, IT, health, legal, and other agreements, providing bid analysis and contract award recommendations in support of tribal operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with various departments to assist in drafting comprehensive Scopes of Work.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts.
• Prepare and revise technical bid documents and specifications; schedule bid closing dates.
• Initiate requests for bids and proposals; conduct cost and value analysis of responses.
• Evaluate compliance and capacity of bidders; recommend contract awardees and assist with establishing new tribal-wide contracts.
• Serve as liaison between vendors and Procurement Department; conduct pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences; arbitrate vendor disputes and recommend contract terminations if appropriate.
• Advise internal teams on contract regulations, rules, and procedures for compliance.
• Work closely with Procurement management to review draft contracts prior to legal submission.
• Generate purchase orders for approved contracts.
• Maintain and update a qualified bidders list.
• Monitor active contracts and prepare related reports regarding usage and progress.
• Organize and summarize competitive bid responses and contract documentation.
• Prepare correspondence and reports, schedule meetings, and interview vendors or stakeholders as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) - highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years in government procurement, construction management, accounting, or contract administration.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Ability to work flexible hours (nights/weekends); remote within Arizona only.
• Strong communication, contract negotiation, and organizational skills.

Compensation

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